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Hello. If your speed sensor is failing to calibrate properly then it may be possible that there is some sort of electrical fault present, or issues with the calibration procedure. Any wiring issues with the sensor may result in the...

Hello. There are some common issues that can cause this to occur. Most of the time it is because the transfer case has an internal failure. The first thing that I would do is drain the fluid and inspect its...

While the lights and radio may be working in your Chrysler Sebring, if you are unable to start the car and hear the starter crank the engine over, then you may have either a weak battery, a bad starter or...

Hi there. Today's modern cars, trucks and SUV's are much more complex than older vehicles. As such, there really isn't a general "tune-up" service. Instead, manufacturers have created recommended maintenance service, which is unique for each make, model and year....

Hello, thanks for writing in about your Ford Explorer. The vibrating drive shaft can cause premature bearing failure in the rear end and the transmission tail shaft. You should take it to a driveshaft shop or have it serviced by...

Hello. It may be possible to access the solenoid from within the motor, however that would require disassembly of the engine, or at least the valve train. You may be able to access it by removing the valve cover. Regards,...

Hi Alex. Thanks for contacting us today. Unfortunately, when any bypass or non-OEM system is installed such as an AC bypass pulley, it's not possible to reprogram the ECU to delete warning lights. It's one of the drawbacks to installing...

Hi there. A transmission is a hydraulic system, which requires constant flow of fluid to operate the internal components inside. If you have transmission fluid that is leaking, you might want to first find out where the leak is coming...

In older vehicles, misfires during acceleration or under load are usually due to faulty spark plug wires. Other things like carburetor not adjusted properly, or weak valve springs can also cause misfires during acceleration. I would suggest seeking help form...

The gear shifting mechanism or cables are causing a problem due to a bad bushing, or lever out of adjustment. If all the cables and bushings are okay, then you possibly have an inside shift fork problem. The cables should...

This may be a result of a faulty oxygen sensor. As you may know the oxygen sensors which are part of your emissions system read exhaust gases to determine whether or not the appropriate amount of oxygen is present in...

Hi there. There are several possible causes for the lightening bolt to remain on. The PCM (powertrain control module) has recognized an electrical fault in the ETC (electronic throttle control) system and disables the starter relay, creating a no crank...

You will need to most likely need to replace the ballast for the light that is not working and should also check connections for any heat related damage and replace connector along with the ballast.

I would ask for help from a mechanic with a scan tool who can read what codes are in the vehicle's computer. These will tell him where to start the diagnosis on your vehicle. The ESC light signals that there...

A large transmission leak like one from a cooler pipe or a leaking transmission pan can cause the transmission to slip if the level gets low enough. Trying to drive the vehicle while the transmission is slipping does not help,...

This vehicle would use the newest version of Mercon transmission fluid. The new versions of Mercon transmission fluid supersede all previous versions. Cars that originally called for Mercon 3 or Mercon 4 would eventually be using Mercon V. There are...

Hi there. Completing a compression or pressure test might help diagnose the source of your problem, but I would suspect if you're not finding a leak, that the issue is a blown head gasket. Two ways of determining if this...

Lemon laws vary by state, but in general, the manufacturer has three attempts to successfully repair the original concern before Lemon proceedings can begin. In regards to notes that should be made when replacing the transmission, be sure that the...

Hi there. It's very hard to articulate the location of the camshaft position sensor for this engine without illustrations which is something we can't post here, however, it's located on the right hand side of the engine (driver side) near...

If the clutch pedal is hard to push or stiff the most likely cause is a problem with the pedal linkage or the clutch cable (if mechanical clutch versus hydraulic). If the fault is not found there, the other common...